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GU56 GBY

2006 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,520 mi
Last recorded121,520 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 GBY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 121,520 miles

Suspension arms and components corroded.

Fail 6 Sep 2021 121,520 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arms and components corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2020 114,382 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 114,382 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2019 109,990 miles

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 99,792 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 87,729 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 87,729 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 79,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 71,450 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear/damage to side walls.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 71,450 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear/damage to side walls.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 59,072 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 59,072 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,697 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 40,285 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2012 40,285 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,645 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 25,726 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 25,726 miles

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,173 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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GU56 GBY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,184 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU56 GBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU56 GBY registered?

GU56 GBY is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is GU56 GBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 GBY shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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